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The AT 2000D is a serger sewing with 2, 3 or 4 threads and air threading on the upper looper: a single push of the lever sends a burst of air that carries the thread through the paths, instead of chasing it with tweezers. The needle threader is built in, and thread tension is set on manual dials.
Differential feed runs from 1:0.5 to 1:2.0, so it covers both jersey that tends to stretch out under the foot and fabric you want to gather on purpose. Stitch length adjusts from 1 to 5 mm and top speed reaches 1,300 stitches per minute. The upper knife can be disengaged for flatlock or pin-tuck work, and cutting width is set on its own dial without opening the side of the machine. The rolled hem switches on with a quick change, without removing the plate or the foot.
The presser foot has 5 adjustable pressure settings and lifts 5.5 mm: useful when moving from several layers of jersey to a thin fabric without getting stuck. It suits someone who already sews at home and wants to save time on threading, not a cover-stitch machine: that stays a separate accessory or machine.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 34.7 × 28.4 × 29.9 cm (13.7 × 11.2 × 11.8 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum threads | 4 | Declared by the brand |
| 2-thread conversion | Built-in | Declared by the brand |
| Differential feed ratio (minimum) | 0.5 | Declared by the brand |
| Differential feed ratio (maximum) | 2 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch length (minimum) | 1 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch length (maximum) | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Looper threading | Air (jet-air) | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Declared by the brand |
| Rolled hem conversion | Lever | Declared by the brand |
| Retractable upper knife | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable cutting width | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Tension system | Manual dials | Declared by the brand |
| Presser foot lift | 5.5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Waste collector | Yes | Declared by the brand |
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